Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) · 10 hours ago
Senior Principal Systems Engineer
Bedford, MA
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$195K/yr - $270K/yr
15+ years expModern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Senior Principal Systems Engineer to provide technical and programmatic advice and support on advanced weapon systems and technologies. The role involves collaboration across multiple organizations to support integration planning, acquisition strategies, and mission engineering processes.
Information Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Providing critical technical advisory support to integration planning and implementation for the Department of the Air Force (DAF) PEO C3BM Battle Network
Supporting acquisition interoperability strategies for complex multi–system-of-systems (SoS) IT architectures, developing and maintaining SoS matrices, and conducting integrated assessments to evaluate performance, interoperability, and mission effectiveness
Executing mission engineering processes, drafting SoS requirements, and developing the Department of the Air Force (DAF) Battle Network architecture
Consulting with program representatives to refine functional requirements, assisting government officials with acquisition document reviews and approvals, and monitoring program execution and integration activities—such as schedules, risks, and dependencies—while providing advisory support to ensure successful outcomes
Provide excellent customer support and ability to communicate with all levels of leadership and/or customers. Assist in the coordination for onboarding and offboarding of personnel
Qualification
Required
15+ years of relevant work experience supporting cross-functional teams across an enterprise, combination system of systems (SoS)
Extensive acquisition experience particularly in supporting the development of acquisition interoperability strategies for a complex multi-SoS information technology architecture; developing SoS matrices; performing integrated SoS assessments; executing the mission engineering process; drafting (SoS) requirements; developing DAF Battle Network architecture; and developing consulting with numerous program representatives to evaluate functional requirements
Experience supporting government officials in approval of acquisition documents (e.g. acquisition strategies), and monitoring & advising on program execution/integration (e.g. schedule, risks) on behalf of government officials
Experience working on classified and special access programs
Must be located within commuting distance of Hanscom AFB, MA to support in-person attendance needs
Possess exceptional written and oral communication skills, can develop clear, concise, and logically written business communications, as well as deliver recommendations
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills! Briefing and meeting management skills required
Experience and excellent working knowledge of DAF acquisitions processes and program office roles and responsibilities
Working understanding of DAF MAJCOMs (ACC and GSC) roles and equities
Experience with DoD aircraft, radio, OFP development, modifications, test, and data integrations
Solid working knowledge & applied foundation of systems engineering in a governmental acquisition and operational context
Strong technical experience in Tactical Datalinks and related data exchanges
Working knowledge of the Joint force – DAF, Department of the Navy (DoN), and Army
Strong working knowledge of IP Communication networking, data and transmission layer encryption methods and challenges, IC (Title 50) and DoD (Title 10) equities
Working knowledge and experience with the RF spectrum as applied to datalinks & sensors for basic and novel applications, DAF requirements generation & related funding processes, and Government Reference Architectures and related governance challenges
Strong personal leadership, organizational, relationship-building, and negotiation skills
Preferred
Experience with/or supporting Operational units and/or formal testing (DT & OT)
Experience with the intel community (IC)
Technical experience in Strategic Datalinks and related data exchanges
Excellent working knowledge and experience with DON (Navy and Marine Corps) airborne platforms and communications
Basic understanding of UCI
Experience working with FFRDCs and UARCs
Benefits
MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits dependent on the position offered.
Company
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI)
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kevin Robinson
President and CEO
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